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10 day travel guide to Iceland

Get ready for an incredible 11-day self-drive adventure across Iceland this September! You'll experience everything from the Golden Circle's iconic sights to the dramatic South Coast, East Fjords, and Northern wonders. Prepare for moderate hikes, glacier walks, snowmobiling, and relaxing in geothermal baths, all at a comfortable pace.

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The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

  1. Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-09-14

    Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration

    7 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. Thermal Rivers & South Coast WaterfallsDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-09-15

    Thermal Rivers & South Coast Waterfalls

    5 stops3 hours 5 mins hrsVík
  3. Glacier Hike & Black Sand BeachesDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-09-16

    Glacier Hike & Black Sand Beaches

    3 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
  4. Canyons, Glaciers & Ice LagoonsDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-09-17

    Canyons, Glaciers & Ice Lagoons

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
  5. Snowmobiling & East Fjords DriveDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-09-18

    Snowmobiling & East Fjords Drive

    5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  6. Basalt Columns & Myvatn GeothermalDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-09-19

    Basalt Columns & Myvatn Geothermal

    4 stops3 hours hrsMývatn
  7. Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri CharmDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-09-20

    Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri Charm

    5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsVarmahlíð
  8. Canyons, Craters & Lava FallsDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-09-21

    Canyons, Craters & Lava Falls

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHúsafell
  9. Glymur Hike & Geothermal RelaxationDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-09-22

    Glymur Hike & Geothermal Relaxation

    2 stops2 hours 45 mins hrsReykjavik
  10. Reykjavik City ExplorationDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-23

    Reykjavik City Exploration

    5 stops1 hour 5 mins hrsReykjavik
  11. Departure from KeflavikDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-24

    Departure from Keflavik

    2 stops45 mins hrsKeflavik

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